{"id":4158,"date":"2022-04-22T14:14:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T14:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T09:56:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T09:56:55","slug":"quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Answer: What is a benign tumor in dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Quick_Answer_What_is_a_benign_tumor_in_dogs\" title=\"Quick Answer: What is a benign tumor in dogs?\">Quick Answer: What is a benign tumor in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Can_a_dog_live_with_a_benign_tumor\" title=\"Can a dog live with a benign tumor?\">Can a dog live with a benign tumor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Is_a_benign_tumor_still_cancer\" title=\"Is a benign tumor still cancer?\">Is a benign tumor still cancer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Should_I_get_my_dogs_benign_tumor_removed\" title=\"Should I get my dogs benign tumor removed?\">Should I get my dogs benign tumor removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Are_cancerous_tumors_in_dogs_hard_or_soft\" title=\"Are cancerous tumors in dogs hard or soft?\">Are cancerous tumors in dogs hard or soft?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#How_common_are_benign_tumors_in_dogs\" title=\"How common are benign tumors in dogs?\">How common are benign tumors in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Do_benign_tumors_need_to_be_removed\" title=\"Do benign tumors need to be removed?\">Do benign tumors need to be removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#How_is_a_benign_tumor_treated\" title=\"How is a benign tumor treated?\">How is a benign tumor treated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Can_you_tell_if_a_tumor_is_benign_without_a_biopsy\" title=\"Can you tell if a tumor is benign without a biopsy?\">Can you tell if a tumor is benign without a biopsy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Do_benign_tumors_grow_fast\" title=\"Do benign tumors grow fast?\">Do benign tumors grow fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#What_does_a_benign_tumor_look_like_on_a_dog\" title=\"What does a benign tumor look like on a dog?\">What does a benign tumor look like on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#How_much_is_tumor_removal_for_a_dog\" title=\"How much is tumor removal for a dog?\">How much is tumor removal for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_a_dog_with_a_mast_cell_tumor\" title=\"What is the life expectancy of a dog with a mast cell tumor?\">What is the life expectancy of a dog with a mast cell tumor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_growth_on_a_dog_is_cancerous\" title=\"How do you tell if a growth on a dog is cancerous?\">How do you tell if a growth on a dog is cancerous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#Are_all_hard_lumps_on_dogs_cancerous\" title=\"Are all hard lumps on dogs cancerous?\">Are all hard lumps on dogs cancerous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs\/#How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_tumor_and_a_fatty_tumor_on_a_dog\" title=\"How can you tell the difference between a tumor and a fatty tumor on a dog?\">How can you tell the difference between a tumor and a fatty tumor on a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer_What_is_a_benign_tumor_in_dogs\"><\/span>Quick Answer: What is a benign tumor in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">1. Lipoma \u2013 Lipomas are benign tumors composed of fat, and they are usually found under the skin of middle-aged to older dogs. They tend to grow slowly and don\u2019t cause a problem for most dogs. Occasionally surgical removal is recommended if the lipoma is large and in a location where it hinders mobility.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-live-with-a-benign-tumor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_live_with_a_benign_tumor\"><\/span>Can a dog live with a benign tumor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThese tumors are usually benign and do not spread to other parts of the body,\u201d Swanson says. \u201cThey will typically regress on their own within two to three months, but removal may be recommended for histiocytomas that are particularly bothersome to a pet.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_benign_tumor_still_cancer\"><\/span>Is a benign tumor still cancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-114188\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-a-benign-tumor-still-cancer.jpg\" alt=\"Is a benign tumor still cancer?\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-a-benign-tumor-still-cancer.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-a-benign-tumor-still-cancer-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-a-benign-tumor-still-cancer-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-a-benign-tumor-still-cancer-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-a-benign-tumor-still-cancer-1536x1153.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Benign tumors aren\u2019t cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-get-my-dogs-benign-tumor-removed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_my_dogs_benign_tumor_removed\"><\/span>Should I get my dogs benign tumor removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We see many pets with masses that are completely benign, and don\u2019t need to be removed unless they\u2019re physically uncomfortable (for example, a large tumor on the leg might limit the dog\u2019s ability to walk). However, unfortunately cancer is extremely common in dogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SCP65s8jKd4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-cancerous-tumors-in-dogs-hard-or-soft\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cancerous_tumors_in_dogs_hard_or_soft\"><\/span>Are cancerous tumors in dogs hard or soft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the best ways to identify a potentially cancerous lump is to evaluate how that tumor feels when touched. Compared to the soft, fatty characteristics of a lipoma, a cancerous lump will be harder and firm to the touch, appearing as a hard immovable lump on your dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-common-are-benign-tumors-in-dogs\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_common_are_benign_tumors_in_dogs\"><\/span>How common are benign tumors in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">On dogs, the most common type of cancer are tumors of the skin and the tissues beneath the skin known as subcutis. These tumors account for between 40 and 60 percent of canine tumors.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-benign-tumors-need-to-be-removed\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_benign_tumors_need_to_be_removed\"><\/span>Do benign tumors need to be removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">AG: Benign tumors will sometimes be removed for cosmetic reasons. Some fibroids or moles can grow or spread to other parts of the body. They should be frequently checked to make sure they\u2019re not becoming precancerous. Even though most benign tumors are harmless and can be left alone, it\u2019s important they be monitored.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-is-a-benign-tumor-treated\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_a_benign_tumor_treated\"><\/span>How is a benign tumor treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Benign (non-cancerous) brain tumours can usually be successfully removed with surgery and do not usually grow back. It often depends on whether the surgeon is able to safely remove all of the tumour. If there\u2019s some left, it can either be monitored with scans or treated with radiotherapy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hSfHBLQ0Dl4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-tell-if-a-tumor-is-benign-without\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_tell_if_a_tumor_is_benign_without_a_biopsy\"><\/span>Can you tell if a tumor is benign without a biopsy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Benign tumors can grow but do not spread. There is no way to tell from symptoms alone if a tumor is benign or malignant. Often an MRI scan can reveal the tumor type, but in many cases, a biopsy is required. If you are diagnosed with a benign brain tumor, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-benign-tumors-grow-fast\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_benign_tumors_grow_fast\"><\/span>Do benign tumors grow fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Benign: These are not cancerous. They either cannot spread or grow, or they do so very slowly. If a doctor removes them, they do not generally return. Premalignant: In these tumors, the cells are not yet cancerous, but they have the potential to become malignant.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-benign-tumor-look-like-on-a-dog\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_benign_tumor_look_like_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What does a benign tumor look like on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-114190\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-does-a-benign-tumor-look-like-on-a-dog.jpg\" alt=\"What does a benign tumor look like on a dog?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-does-a-benign-tumor-look-like-on-a-dog.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-does-a-benign-tumor-look-like-on-a-dog-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-does-a-benign-tumor-look-like-on-a-dog-768x342.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These growths often occur in overweight or older dogs, but they can appear as small lumps or bumps on the skin on any animal, appearing as hairless discoloured patches, or a growth the body.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-is-tumor-removal-for-a-dog\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_tumor_removal_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How much is tumor removal for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The cost to remove a tumor surgically can run well over $1000. If chemotherapy and\/or radiation is needed, cost is determined by the number of rounds, size of the dog, and the medications used. A veterinary oncologist will also have a higher fee than a regular vet. Costs will also vary based on where you live.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8BOWy5alsd8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-dog-with\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_life_expectancy_of_a_dog_with_a_mast_cell_tumor\"><\/span>What is the life expectancy of a dog with a mast cell tumor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One study found that dogs with incompletely excised grade III mast cell tumors followed by radiation therapy had a median survival of 20 months. It is our belief that with chemotherapy, these dogs would likely do even better.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-tell-if-a-growth-on-a-dog-is-cancerous\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_growth_on_a_dog_is_cancerous\"><\/span>How do you tell if a growth on a dog is cancerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Symptoms And Signs Of Cancer In Dogs<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Lumps and bumps underneath a dog\u2019s skin.<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal odors emanating from the mouth, ears or any other part of the body.<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal discharge from the eyes, mouth, ears or rectum.<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Non-healing wounds or sores.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden and irreversible weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Change in appetite.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"are-all-hard-lumps-on-dogs-cancerous\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_hard_lumps_on_dogs_cancerous\"><\/span>Are all hard lumps on dogs cancerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most lumps and bumps are benign (non-cancerous), but some of them can be malignant (cancerous). The older your dog is, the higher their chance of getting malignant lumps. The good news is that early detection and treatment of cancerous lumps can increase the chances of a cure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-a\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_tumor_and_a_fatty_tumor_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How can you tell the difference between a tumor and a fatty tumor on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Most lumps are fatty tumors, though. These are benign, meaning not cancerous. Fewer than half of lumps and bumps you find on a dog are malignant, or cancerous. Still, they can look the same from the outside, so it\u2019s hard to tell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Quick Answer: What is a benign tumor in dogs?Can a dog live with a benign tumor?Is a benign tumor still cancer?Should I get my dogs benign tumor removed?Are cancerous tumors in dogs hard or soft?How common are benign tumors in dogs?Do benign tumors need to be removed?How is a benign tumor treated?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":114187,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-a-benign-tumor-in-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4158"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4158"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":114191,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4158\/revisions\/114191"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/114187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}